![The Human Factor](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/unaGsRfvQxpwrrLrybeR4R3SctQ.jpg)
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.